ANOUVONG

Should you wish to tear yourself from your suite, the ship offers plenty to keep you entertained. Energising sunrise yoga sessions on the terrace are the perfect start to the day before watching an informative presentation by a local historian to brief you on your day’s adventures. The Bodhi Spa beckons with its indulgent menu of reflexology, manicures, and pedicures, followed by a bit of retail therapy in the ship’s onboard boutique. The Delaporte Dining Lounge serves up traditional Laotian cuisine as well as a range of international treats. Should you find yourself hypnotised by the vibrant flavours, an onboard cooking class reveals the secrets of traditional Laotian recipes. For an alternative dining experience, feast on delicious barbecued treats on the banks of the Mekong, tuck into an alfresco breakfast on the terrace, or simply indulge in the welcome flavours of afternoon tea served in your suite. In the evening, wind down with a film or lively cultural performance in the Café-Bar & Lounge.

A journey on the Anouvong promises a deep exploration into the mesmerising Golden Triangle. Explore the bustling UNESCO-recognised city of Luang Prabang, with its National Museum, which was once the Royal Palace, where you can learn more about this fascinating country, while the night market offers an experience unique to this part of the world. Contrarily, visits to remote villages immerse you in the culture of the region where you can marvel at fascinating traditional silk weaving or watch makers of long-tail boats at work. An introduction to a Laotian whiskey factory is certain to draw you in, while the chance to engage in traditional bamboo weaving class is better than any souvenir. Those feeling adventurous might be tempted to take one of the boat’s kayaks for a glide across one of the Mekong’s more gentle and secluded streams. Alternatively, enjoy a thrilling tuk-tuk ride through the jungle to the Khao Cave, home to otherworldly stalagmites and stalactites.

SUITABLE FOR:

• Those looking for the complete Mekong River cruise
• History & culture lovers

ONBOARD FACILITIES:

• Spa
• Library
• Boutique
• Jacuzzi
• Terrace with cabanas
• Restaurant
• Bar and lounge
• Cultural performances
• Cinema screenings
• Lectures and presentations
• Yoga classes
• Cooking classes

THINGS TO DO NEARBY:

• Kayak along gentle streams through untouched nature
• Explore Luang Prabang’s impressive Wat Xieng temple, National Museum or bustling night market
• Enjoy an intriguing tour of a whiskey or long-tail boat factory
• Learn the art of bamboo weaving with a local expert
• Zip through the jungle in a tuk-tuk in search of mesmerising caves
• Immerse yourself in local culture with visits to charming Mekong villages
• Marvel at the Xayaburi Hydroelectric Dam, which earned Laos the nickname “the battery of Southeast Asia”
• Admire the work carried out at a sanctuary for rescued worker elephants